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A panel of self-described conservatives looked at some of the policy questions involving poverty and the expansion of economic opportunities for low and middle-income Americans, and what role the federal…

Governors met to discuss the best methods to expand worker training programs for growing states' economies through improving job skills. Guest speakers included Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.…

Governors talked about jobs and economic growth. They discussed economic challenges at the state level, including workforce skills, federal regulations, foreign investment, and infrastructure needs.…

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the economy in their states. Live scenes were shown in the background of the JW Marriott Washington, D.C., hotel where the opening session…

Niraj Chokshi talked about what the nation’s governors would be doing at the 2015 Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association which was beginning that day. He discussed the economic and fiscal…

The nation’s governors discussed the role of education in a state’s economic development. Guest speakers included Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who as the ranking member of the Senate committee on…

National Governors Association Chair Mary Fallin (R-OK) gave her final report on her year-long initiative, “America Works: Education and Training for Tomorrow’s Jobs.” The guest speaker Stephen Rohleder, heads of North…

Vice President Biden was the featured speaker at the opening session of annual meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA). He talked about state-federal partnerships in job…

Bend developer Bill Smith talked about how Bend, Oregon has recreated itself after its two mills shut down, and how the city has survived without the lumber mills. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles…

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch (R) talked about the state’s successful efforts to revive its economy, spur job creation, and revitalize its education system through…

Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan delivered the weekly Republican address. He illustrated the importance of creating an environment for job growth, and gave examples of Republican states…

Governors from throughout the U.S. discussed employment trends in states, growth opportunities, and the changing economic climate. This session was moderated by Maria Bartiromo. The session…

President Obama announced the establishment of five “Promise Zones” to provide federal funding and tax credits in areas to aid and revive high-poverty sectors. The first communities to be…

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke with reporters outside the White House after attending President Obama’s announcement of five “Promise Zones,” or low-income areas targeted for federal…

Community organizers spoke about their craft and forming grassroots political and social movements. They also focused on efforts to empower those hurt in the recent economic recession, coalition…

Governors discussed energy and the economy during the closing plenary session of the 101st National Governors Association annual meeting. Other panelists included Karen Harbert, president…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a conference for local officials on the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In his remarks he stressed that recovery projects…

Participating by remote connection from the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus in Erie, Jacob Rouch talked about the difficulties of bringing businesses into an area once centered around…

Governors Tim Pawlenty and Edward Rendell spoke to journalists after meeting with President Bush. They said that the United States was not as aggressive in the World Trade Organization…

Allan Hubbard was interviewed about economics. Topics included current U.S. unemployment rate, tax cuts, and social security program. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses…